What is the statutory minimum notice period in the UK?
An employer must give one week's notice after one month of service, then one additional week for each complete year, up to a maximum of twelve weeks. An employee must give at least one week's notice after one month of service. The contract may give more, never less than the statutory minimum.
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Source
- Source
- Employment Rights Act 1996, section 86
- Acts
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Area
- Employment and equality
- Checked
- 2026-09-10
Questions
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